Testimonies
Vita Mandekić (majka Ines Mandekić)
Croatia
Tonsillectomy – Tonsil Surgery
„Due to frequent inflammations (angina) that were treated with antibiotics and the daughter's PFAPA syndrome - the otorhinolaryngologist's recommendation was tonsillectomy. However, due to the long period of waiting for the surgery appointment in the public hospital and due to the fear that the appointment could be prolonged again because of a recurrence of the disease, which has already happened once before, we decided to contact St. Catherine Specialty Hospital. The very next day after the contact, a follow-up examination was scheduled with Mislav Malić, M.D., Ph.D., FEBORL-HNS, otorhinolaryngology specialist, and the tonsillectomy itself was arranged on the eighth day after the examination. Antibiotic protection was also arranged as a preventive measure before the procedure, so that the surgery would not have to be postponed due to illness. During the examination and before the surgery, the doctor and nurses provided us with all the necessary information regarding the procedure itself, the course of the surgery, and treatment and care after the procedure. The hospital staff is friendly, the nurses are very kind, cheerful and patient. The surgery itself went well, as did the postoperative recovery at home. The procedure was performed at 8 AM, and at 2 PM we were already discharged home. My daughter Vita has only a positive memory of the whole experience in the Hospital and says that all nurses (especially nurse Silvija) and doctor Malić are the best ever. As parents, we would recommend St. Catherine Specialty Hospital to everyone because of the wonderful staff and the attitude towards the patients, as well as their companions.“
The patient undewent tonsil surgery (Tonsillectomy). The procedure was performed by Mislav Malić, M.D., Ph.D., FEBORL-HNS, otorhinolaryngology specialist.
Erik Orlić (Barbara Orlić)
Surgical removal of the adenoids - adenoidectomy
„I would like to take this opportunity to thank dr. Bumber and all the wonderful nurses from the 4th floor. Erik was this week, and my daughter in the December last year, for tonsil surgery, and both times everyone was so kind, patient and attentive that the surgery did not leave us with any trauma, only positive memories. The children are finally breathing through their noses.“
The patient underwent surgical removal of the adenoids - adenoidectomy. The procedure was performed by Boris Bumber, M. D., Ph. D., Otorhinolaryngologist, Subspecialist in Head and Neck Plastic Surgery.
In the photo with the our nurses: Danijela Hadrović, Jelena Ilijaš, Silvija Smoljan, Andrijana Rajič i Anamarija Divjak.
Petra Marinac
Croatia
I must emphasize my satisfaction with Dr. Snježana Komadina, M.D., specialist in dermatology and venereology, but also with the rest of the medical staff of St. Catherine Specialty Hospital. I brought my daughter Petra to the first examination to Dr. Komadina. I came to the examination worried and afraid about her condition, but the approach of the doctor and the medical staff of the Hospital quickly dispelled my initial concern and uncertainty. Snježana Komadina, M.D. is extremely patient and kind, she explained everything to me in detail and reassured me about Petra's condition. I would especially like to highlight Dr. Komadina's approach and way of communicating with children. From the first moment, she easily established contact with Petra, which is why she didn't take the smile off her face during the entire examination and was not afraid at all. For both of us, this was a really positive and pleasant experience, so we will definitely continue to visit Snježana Komadine, M.D. in St. Catherine.
In the photo with our Snježana Komadina, M.D., specialist in dermatology and venereology.
Karlo Mandić
Croatia
Extraction of the existing implant and fixation with a longer implant at a more favorable angle for the purpose of epiphysiodesis of the femoral head growth plate
In late 2020, I started to feel pain in my leg. The examination revealed that it was femoral head epiphysiolysis and that I needed surgery. After surgery in one health institution, I was on crutches for as long as two months. Taking into consideration that I walked for a long time with the help of crutches, we decided to go to St. Catherine Specialty Hospital for the second opinion of Darko Antičević, M.D., Ph.D., Orthopedics Surgeon, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon. During the examination, Darko Antičević, M.D., Ph.D. concluded that the the fixation implant is too short and placed at the wrong angle, so that I could no longer do sports, which is very important to me. Based on this examination, I decided on another operation in St. Catherine to be able to play sports again. The operation went well, without any problems, and my recovery was very fast, so I returned to my usual activities and trainings with minimal exercise. One month after surgery at the check-up examination, dr. Antičević confirmed to me that there are no more restrictions and that I can play sports again without any problems. I was very happy and I would recommend St. Catherine hospital and Darko Antičević, M.D., Ph.D. to everyone with similar problems.
The patient underwent extraction of the existing implant and fixation with a longer implant at a more favorable angle for the purpose of epiphyseodesis of the the femoral head growth plate. The surgery was performed by Darko Antičević, M.D., Ph.D., Orthopedics Surgeon, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with the operating team of St. Catherine Specialty Hospital.
